Assistant Director of Student Conduct

Ball State University•Muncie, IN

3d•$45,000 - $54,500

About The Position

Now is an exciting time to join the Division of Student Affairs at Ball State! We continue to develop and implement a division wide curricular approach for students, the Benny Blueprint, focusing on our core values of Beneficence, Belonging and Purpose, Lifelong Learning, and Well-Being. For more information about the Division and the work we are doing, check out our 2024-2025 Student Affairs Impact Report https://simplebooklet.com/ballstatestudentaffairsimpactreport_2024-2025#page=1 For more information about living in Muncie, visit https://www.bsu.edu/about/live-near-your-work and https://www.muncie.in.gov/ Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. What you'll do and what you'll bring: Position Function: Support Director in managing the Office of Student Conduct including the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities, related policies, and procedures in coordination with numerous campus offices such as Housing and Residence Life, Student Life, Public Safety, and Associate Dean of Students/Title IX Coordinator; develop and implement educational programming; consult with students and staff on a broad range of student behavior issues including but not limited to classroom disruption, sexual misconduct, alcohol and drug abuse, and other behavioral issues; supervise a graduate assistant and occasional graduate and professional practicum personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum of two years full-time related professional experience in education, criminal justice, social work, or a related field. (One (1) year of graduate assistantship experience is equivalent to one-half (0.5) year of full-time work)
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and decision-making skills to evaluate complex behavior and policy violations.
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Technical Proficiency: High-level computer skills including word processing, database management, and internet-based research.
Interpersonal Skills: Proven ability to work effectively with diverse students, faculty, and university stakeholders.
Training & Development: Strong competencies in program development and educational training.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Higher Education, Student Affairs, Criminal Justice, Social Work, or related field, or a Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited institution.
Two years full-time professional experience post master's degree within Student Conduct, Housing and Residence Life, or Dean of Students offices.
Specialized Knowledge: Understanding of alcohol/drug abuse education/prevention, student organization conduct, and academic integrity.
Software: Direct experience with Maxient conduct case management software.
Professional Training: Completion of specialized industry training, such as the Gehring Institute (Foundation Track) or SUNY Student Conduct Institute (Standard Compliance and/or Title IX Learning Path).
Affiliations: Active involvement in the Association for Student Conduct Administration (ASCA).

Responsibilities

Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities: Interpret and administer the Ball State Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities. Collaborate with the Director in the annual review, editing, and updating of the Code to ensure alignment with legal requirements and university mission.
Investigation, Adjudication, and Hearings: Investigate and adjudicate alleged Code violations for individual students and student organizations. Serve as a hearing officer for Title IX and sexual harassment and misconduct cases. Oversee the tracking and completion of Academic Ethics sanctioning.
Administrative Responsibilities and Maxient Management: Maintain accurate student records within Maxient case management system, utilizing the platform to manage caseloads and office workflows. Serve as a resource for students, parents, and employees regarding conduct policies and campus resources. Maintain accurate and up-to-date office web pages and marketing initiatives.
Supervision and Staff Development: Supervise, orient, and train one Graduate Assistant and/or graduate practicum student. Conduct performance reviews and provide mentorship to direct reports to support their professional growth.
Education and Training: Develop and coordinate training for University Hearing board members.
Committee Leadership and Participation: Serve as an active member of the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT), the Exceptional Admissions Committee (reviewing applicants with felony disclosures or involuntary separations), and other divisional or university committees as assigned.
Compliance and Strategic Collaboration: Collaborate with the Director on strategic office functions, including assessment activities and curriculum development. Provide support in ensuring compliance with federal and state statutes, including the Clery Act, Title IX, Title VI, and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act.
Student and Crisis Support: In collaboration with the Director and the Dean of Students, provide guidance, support, and facilitate connections to appropriate university and community resources. Support behavioral intervention efforts and support for students facing crises to ensure a coordinated support network.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer paid 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and 10 holidays a year.
Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments.
We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family.
These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.
When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition.
This offer is good from the very first day you start. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.
Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.
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There are about 3,000 full-time faculty and staff in the Ball State University work family. Each brings unique gifts to help us be the kind of institution we want to be. In return, we do our best to take care of them through comprehensive medical and dental plans, a Health Savings Account (which we contribute to), and a whole range of wellness, retirement, and other benefits like covering the cost of tuition at Ball State for you and your family.